CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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Zhilun Zhang,Wei Xie,Xuanru Ren,Bingqing Zhao,Ziqi Zhao,Qian Wang,Mingliang Li,Hailong Wang
To enhance oxidation resistance of carbon/carbon (C/C) composite materials at 1973 K in static air, a novel bilayer Yb 2 O 3 -HfB 2 -SiC/SiC (denoted YHSS) coatings were engineered via a two-step process combining pack cementation and slurry method. A substantial loading of ceramic phases (∼60 wt %) was incorporated into the SiC ceramic layer to improve thermal stability of the oxide scale at 1973 K. Following pre-oxidation, the YHSS coatings impart effective oxidation protection to C/C composite materials for over 228 h at 1973 K. Coupled experimental and theoretical analyses confirm that Yb and Hf atoms diffuse into the thermally grown SiO 2 layer, thereby reinforcing the SiO 2 network structure. Furthermore, the coating's exceptional performance is attributed to its dense, flaw-free surface morphology and the homogeneous dispersion of high-content ceramic phases throughout the SiC layer, collectively suppressing oxygen permeation.
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材料科学
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陶瓷涂层
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高温材料
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表面工程
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 5.6
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Yen,Vuong Thanh Tuyen,Cao Thi My Dung,Le Thuy Thanh Giang,Tran T.T. Van
The degradation of persistent organic dyes, such as methylene blue (MB), is crucial for protecting aquatic environments, as these compounds are chemically stable and resistant to conventional treatment methods. The TiO 2 -based photocatalysts have been widely explored for pollutant degradation owing to their chemical robustness, eco-friendliness, and strong oxidative capability under light irradiation. However, its wide bandgap (∼3.0–3.2 eV) restricts optical absorption to the ultraviolet region, which comprises only a small portion, less than 5 % of solar energy. In this work, a UCNRs@TiO 2 core–shell nanostructured photocatalyst composed of NaYF 4 :30 Yb 3+ ,0.5 Tm 3+ upconversion nanorods (UCNRs) and TiO 2 nanoparticles was successfully fabricated to enhance both ultraviolet (UV) and near infrared (NIR)-responsive photocatalytic activity. The UCNRs serve as efficient optical converters, absorbing near-infrared light at 980 nm and emitting UV photons to activate TiO 2 , thereby extending its operational spectral range. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated under solar simulated irradiation by monitoring the degradation of MB at a concentration of 15 mg/L. The UCNRs@TiO 2 photocatalyst achieved a remarkable degradation efficiency of 100 % MB within 90 min with an apparent rate constant of 0.063 min −1 , in contrast to 195 min required by bare TiO 2 . In addition, the photocatalytic enhancement mechanism of UCNRs@TiO 2 materials was also proposed based on the results of Photoluminescence, UV–Vis spectra and LC-MS. The excellent stability of the composites after three cycles of reuse demonstrates their promise for the rational design of NIR-driven photocatalysts for sustainable wastewater treatment.
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Scientific Reports
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2017
·Vol. 7
·期 1
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IF 4.259
Chen Xu,Zhou Donglei,Xu Wen,Zhu Jinyang,Pan Gencai,Yin Ze,Wang He,Zhu Yongsheng,Shaobo Cui,Song Hongwei
Localized electric filed enhancement by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of noble metal nanoparticles is an effective method to amplify the upconversion luminescence (UCL) strength of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), whereas the highly effective UCL enhancement of UCNPs in colloids has not been realized until now. Here, we designed and fabricated the colloidal Au-Ag nanocage@NaYF 4 @NaYF 4 :Yb,Er core-shell hybrid with different intermediate thickness (NaYF 4 ) and tunable SPR peaks from visible wavelength region to NIR region. After the optimization of the intermediate spacer thickness (~7.5 nm) of NaYF 4 NPs and the SPR peak (~950 nm) of noble metal nanoparticles, an optimum enhancement as high as ~25 folds was obtained. Systematic investigation indicates that UCL enhancement mainly originates from the influence of the intermediate spacer and the coupling of Au-Ag nanocages with the excitation electromagnetic field of the UCNPs. Our findings may provide a new thinking on designing highly effective metal@UCNPs core-shell hybrid in colloids.
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纳米光子学
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等离激元学
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发光材料
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纳米复合材料
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光学传感
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生物光子学
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2022
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IF 6.371
Maohui Yuan,Kai Han,Linxuan Wang,Xu Yang,Zining Yang,Hongyan Wang,Xiaojun Xu
Lanthanide-based optical ratiometric thermometer is a promising temperature detecting tool for noninvasive temperature measurements. However, owing to the thermal quenching of upconversion luminescence (UCL), the traditional temperature sensing range is limited to less than 600 K. In this work, highly thermally stable UCL is observed through introduced appropriate Cu 2+ ions into LiYF 4 :Yb/Er (20/2 mol%) microcrystals (MCs) and on which are further used for temperature sensing applications. As gradually increases the doping of Cu 2+ ions, the octahedron morphology of LiYF 4 MCs with smooth surfaces gradually aggregates smaller particles on their surface forming diamond-like micro-clusters. Based on the single-particle spectroscopy technique , the temperature-dependent UCL properties were systematically investigated and demonstrated. Doping of Cu 2+ ions can efficiently adjust and enhance the UCL in the LiYF 4 :Yb/Er (20/2 mol%) MCs. The UCL thermal quenching temperature is less than ~670 K for Cu 2+ -free MCs. In contrast, the quenching temperature extends to as high as ~870 K when doping with 2 mol% Cu 2+ ions. Furthermore, these highly thermal stable MCs are utilized to detect the temperature in a wide temperature ranging from 298 K to 873 K. A maximum relative sensitivity ( S r ) of 1.23%K −1 at 298 K is obtained and temperature uncertainty δ T < 0.091 K is determined under the measured temperature for the 2 mol% Cu 2+ -doped MCs. The highly thermally stable UCL properties and excellent thermometer performance of these MCs, particularly conducted at single-particle spectroscopy technique , can be potentially applied to micro-scale thermometers.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2020
·Vol. 47
·期 4
·4831-4837
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IF 3.83
Yu Wang,Ying Tang,Jie Li,Weishuang Fang,Shiyao Shen,Feihu Li,Lian Duan,Ming Qin,Liang Fang
The Ca 3 M 2 Si 3 O 12 (M = Yb, Y) ceramics with orthorhombic silico-carnotite structure were fabricated via high-energy ball milling and solid-state reaction route. Dense Ca 3 Yb 2 Si 3 O 12 and Ca 3 Y 2 Si 3 O 12 ceramics sintered at 1260 °C and 1240 °C revealed promising microwave dielectric properties with ε r = 9.2 and 8.7, Q×f = 56,400 GHz and 29,094 GHz, τ f = −77.5 ppm/°C and −76.8 ppm/°C, respectively. The connection between crystal structure and Q×f values of Ca 3 M 2 Si 3 O 12 (M = Yb, Y) ceramics was discussed with respect to the packing fraction, and their intrinsic microwave dielectric properties were examined using the infrared reflectivity spectra analysis. The thermal stability of Ca 3 Yb 2 Si 3 O 12 was improved successfully by forming 0.91Ca 3 Yb 2 Si 3 O 12 ‐0.09CaTiO 3 composite ceramics with τ f = +2.9 ppm/°C, ε r = 12.93 and Q×f = 26,729 GHz.
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材料科学
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陶瓷
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微波材料
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固态化学
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Journal of Materials Chemistry C
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2018
·Vol. 6
·期 31
·8479-8487
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IF 5.976
Huijun Kang,Jinling Li,Yinqiao Liu,Enyu Guo,Zongning Chen,Daquan Liu,Guohua Fan,Yuwei Zhang,Xue Jiang,Tongmin Wang
Herein, we propose for the first time a novel recipe to improve the thermoelectric properties of BiCuSeO by doping with variable valence elements. Taking Yb-doped BiCuSeO as a typical example, the dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) is optimized by simultaneously doping with Yb2+ to increase the carrier concentration and by introducing Yb3+ to increase the carrier mobility. The mechanisms of valence fluctuation, the increase in carrier concentration and the increase in mobility are investigated by combining experimental results with first-principles calculations. By coupling high electronic conductivity, medium Seebeck coefficient, and low thermal conductivity, a maximum ZT value of 0.62 is achieved at 823 K for Bi0.7Yb0.3CuSeO, which is 1.55 times higher than that of pristine BiCuSeO. These findings undoubtedly provide a new strategy for the rational design of high-ZT thermoelectric materials.
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材料科学
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热电材料
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凝聚态物理
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能源材料
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2019
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IF 3.45
M. Yousaf,Majid Niaz Akhtar,Baoyuan Wang,Asma Noor
Rare earths RE's (Pr, Y, Gd, Ho, Yb) substituted MnZn spinel ferrites with composition of Mn 0.5 Zn 0.5 M 0.02 Fe 1.98 O 4 (M = Pr, Y, Gd, Ho, Yb) are prepared by sol gel combustion approach. Low sintering temperature (500 °C) is used to sinter the RE's doped MnZn samples. MnZn samples are further characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) to measure the cubic crystalline structure, particle size, morphology, porosity and grain size. Cubic crystalline phase of prepared RE's doped MnZn ferrites is confirmed by x-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphology, porosity and grain size are observed using FESEM. The magnetic properties of RE's doped MnZn nanoferrites are analyzed by vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Coercivity (H c ), remanence (M r ) and saturation magnetization (M s ) are calculated from the magnetic loops. The saturation and remanence of the nanoferrites are increased by the substitution of RE's metal ions and varies from 14.76 to 26.36 emu/g and 9.98–22.48 emu/g respectively. Bohr magneton and anisotropy constant are calculated from the recorded magnetic data. The conductive analysis of the prepared samples is studied at 40 °C −300 °C temperature, leading to the conductivity measurements from 1.12 × 10 -2 Ω -1 -cm -1 to 9.52 × 10 -2 Ω -1 -cm -1 . UV–Vis spectroscopy is used to determine the semi conducting nature of RE's doped MnZn spinel ferrite samples. The magnetic, conductive and optical study of the RE's doped MnZn nanoferrites sintered at low temperature suggests the use of these materials for microwave absorption, supercapacitor , lithium ion batteries and nanoelectronics industrial applications.
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物理学
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Nano-Micro Letters
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2026
·Vol. 18
·期 1
·430
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IF 38.5
Guo Ping,Wang Kai,An Xuyang,Ren Xuanyu,He Xinxin,Hu Yinhua,Zhou Lijie,Cai Guohua,Wang Lifeng,Liu Tiezhu,Ge Wenyu,Zhang Jia
A novel Yb-doped Bi 2 S 3 H 2 S sensor was fabricated for periodontitis exhalation diagnosis, which enables room temperature detection with high response (3.31/100 ppb) and superior selectivity.
Mechanism analysis combined with density functional theory calculations confirms that Yb doping-induced lattice distortion in Bi 2 S 3 enhances O 2- formation and H 2 S adsorption.
The sensor quantifies H 2 S produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis to confirm the association among pathogens, H 2 S and periodontitis, and is integrated into a portable analyzer for rapid, real‑time diagnosis and severity assessment of periodontitis clinically.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2026
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IF 6
Jiatong Liu,Qingfeng Li,Yang Yang,Weishuang Fang,Huaicheng Xiang,Ning Zhang,Ning Guan,Jian Li,Ying Tang,Liang Fang
Two novel microwave dielectric ceramics, AgLnMo 2 O 8 (Ln = Sm, Yb), with low permittivity and sintering temperatures, were successfully obtained through the traditional solid-phase synthesis method. XRD analysis coupled with Rietveld refinement confirmed that the as-obtained sample possesses a single-phase tetragonal scheelite-type crystal structure with space group I 4 1 / a . The superior microwave dielectric responses were secured at 825 °C for AgSmMo 2 O 8 ( ε r = 11.74, Q × f = 89,000 GHz, τ f = −47.44 ppm/°C) and 800 °C for AgYbMo 2 O 8 ( ε r = 13.29, Q × f = 73,000 GHz, τ f = −36.54 ppm/°C). Bond valence and Raman analyses demonstrate that Ag + is locally compressed whereas Ln 3+ is underbonded (rattling) at shared dodecahedral sites. The compressed Ag + contributes to the negative τ f values, whereas the smaller Yb 3+ exhibits a more intense rattling effect than Sm 3+ , causing a higher permittivity, elevated loss, and a positive τ f shift. Both ceramics exhibited excellent chemical compatibility with silver-based electrodes, with no new phases observed during co-firing. A cylindrical dielectric resonator antenna was simulated with a resonance frequency of 4.067 GHz and a bandwidth of 289 MHz, using the AgSmMo 2 O 8 ceramic material. The outstanding performance suggests that AgLnMo 2 O 8 (Ln = Sm, Yb) ceramics may be promising candidates for LTCC technologies and C-band antennas.
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Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
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2025
·Vol. 38
·期 6
·231
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IF 1.7
Liu Wanxia,Gao Yuxia,Li Yaning,Li Yulong,Ren Weijie,Sun Xin,Li Xiaofeng,Wang Mingli
The synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties of Ba 3 REB 9 O 18 (RE = Dy-Yb) compounds were investigated. Rietveld Refinement of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) data confirms that all compounds crystallize in a hexagonal Ba 3 YB 9 O 18 -type structure with space group P 6 3 /m (No. 176) and Pearson symbol hP 62. The lattice parameters a and c increase linearly with the increasing ionic radii of the RE 3+ ions. RE 3+ ions form two-dimensional triangular layers in the ab plane, which are separated by non-magnetic Ba/B-O polyhedra. The magnetic susceptibility measurement reveals no long-range magnetic order or spin glass behavior in any of the compounds above 2 K. The negative Curie-Weiss temperatures indicate dominant antiferromagnetic (AFM) exchange interactions between the RE 3+ ions. The combination of triangular lattice and antiferromagnetic interaction suggests this family of compounds is a promising system for researching magnetic frustration.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Zhengren Tao,Fangrui Cheng,Yinghan Wang,Sijie Su,Enhai Song,Jiulin Gan,Shi Ye
The arrangement of lithium and niobium in the LiNbO 3 lattice is crucial to its notable ferroelectric, piezoelectric, ion conductive, and nonlinear optical properties. However, the synthesis of Li concentration-gradient nanocrystals remains a significant challenge. In this paper, we report a reliable method for synthesizing LiNbO 3 : Yb/Er nanocrystals with a Li-gradient through topochemical molten salt synthesis. We elucidate the Li-gradient characteristics using various analytical techniques, including depth-dependent elemental analysis. Variable-temperature upconversion luminescence spectroscopy provided insights into thermally induced surface and interior Li + diffusion. Our findings demonstrate that Li-gradient nanocrystals exhibit enhanced ferroelectric behavior and increased sensitivity to mechanical force in upconversion emission response. This study proposes a feasible universal strategy for synthesizing alkali metal niobate materials with controlled polarization, offering promising candidates for flexible, low-power optoelectronic devices.
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材料科学
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光学
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ACS Applied Electronic Materials
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2025
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IF 4.7
Ting Zhang,Xiaoqian Zhang,Qinan Mao,Fangyi Zhao,Heyi Yang,Xinyue Li,Jiasong Zhong
Lanthanide doping has been instrumental in tuning the emissions of double perovskite halides (DPHs) into the near-infrared (NIR) region. However, the limited penetration depth of UV excitation and typically low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of these materials restrict their utility in biomedical applications. In this paper, Cr3+-doped lead-free DPHs (Cs2NaScCl6:Cr3+) have been explored, featuring a broadband NIR emission spanning 800–1300 nm and an impressive PLQY of 76.9%. Oriented toward biological applications, we employ Yb3+ as a codopant to be introduced into Cs2NaScCl6:Cr3+. The novel Cs2NaScCl6:Cr3+,Yb3+ crystal powder displays a red-shifted emission (peaking at 995 nm) with a remarkably narrower full width at half-maximum (fwhm) of 51 nm. Importantly, the efficient energy transfer between Cr3+ and Yb3+ enables Cs2NaScCl6:Cr3+,Yb3+ to maintain a PLQY of 46.1% upon 780 nm excitation. Leveraging its NIR-I excitable and NIR-II emissive properties, Cs2NaScCl6:Cr3+,Yb3+ presents great potential in biodetection and bioimaging applications. Its superior energy transfer efficiency, high PLQY, and favorable spectral characteristics position this material as a promising candidate for advanced biomedical techniques requiring deep tissue penetration and high imaging contrast.
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生物医学工程
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